Sam & Me(1991)
Isn't friendship the darndest thing...
Sam & Me Synopsis
23-year-old Nikhil comes to Canada from India to find his fortune and is convinced by his uncle to work as a companion and care-giver to Sam, an elderly Jewish man. An unlikely friendship ensues, which gives both men new insight into life.
Sam & Me (1991) is a drama film directed by Deepa Mehta, released on May 1, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Ranjit Chowdhry, Peter Boretski, Om Puri and Heath Lamberts. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Deepa Mehta
- Writers:
- Ranjit Chowdhry
- Cinematographer:
- Guy Dufaux
- Composer:
- Mark Korven
- Production:
- Sunrise Films, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Sam & Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ranjit Chowdhry
as Nikhil "Shwartza" Parikh
- Peter Boretski
Peter Boretski
as Sam "Zayda" Cohen
Om Puri
as Chetan Parikh
Heath Lamberts
as Morris Cohen
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
as Baldev
Javed Jaffrey
as Xavier (as Javid Jafri)
- Jolly Bader
Jolly Bader
as Ali Akbar
- Leonard Chow
Leonard Chow
as Keith Wong
- Marcia Diamond
Marcia Diamond
as Hannah Cohen
Gina Wilkinson
as Mariana
Howard Jerome
as Mr. Klugman
- Lance Koyata
Lance Koyata
as Takahito
Key crew
Directed by Deepa Mehta, written by Ranjit Chowdhry.
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Sam & Me Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Sam & Me – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sam & Me online?
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Sam & Me (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sam & Me?
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The main cast of Sam & Me (1991) includes Ranjit Chowdhry, Peter Boretski, Om Puri, Heath Lamberts and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. The film was directed by Deepa Mehta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sam & Me released?
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Sam & Me was released on May 1, 1991 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Sam & Me worth watching?
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Sam & Me (1991) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.